The most improved public schools in Minnesota are Bancroft Elementary School, Isd 728 Focus/journey and Moorhead Alc.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 502
1,077
Avg. Improved Rank: 605
Most Improved Public Schools in Minnesota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Bancroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1077
(from 1,516 to 439)
(from 1,516 to 439)
Grades: PK-5
3829 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-3550
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-3550
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +831
(from 1,526 to 695)
(from 1,526 to 695)
Grades: 3-12
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +831
(from 1,526 to 695)
(from 1,526 to 695)
Grades: 5-12
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Swwc Elc - Belview
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +831
(from 1,526 to 695)
(from 1,526 to 695)
Grades: K-12
102 S 2nd St
Belview, MN 56214
(507) 938-4111
Belview, MN 56214
(507) 938-4111
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Swwc Elc - Willmar
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +831
(from 1,526 to 695)
(from 1,526 to 695)
Grades: K-12
1703 Technology Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5477
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5477
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Winona Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +831
(from 1,526 to 695)
(from 1,526 to 695)
Grades: 5-12
1299 West 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Rank: #77.
Great Oaks Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +699
(from 877 to 178)
(from 877 to 178)
Grades: K-6
115 Elm St
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 615-0499
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 615-0499
Rank: #88.
Fosston Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +663
(from 1,044 to 381)
(from 1,044 to 381)
Grades: 7-12
301 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Finlayson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +645
(from 1,036 to 391)
(from 1,036 to 391)
Grades: PK-6
2159 Hwy 18
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Fair School Pilgrim Lane
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +645
(from 1,180 to 535)
(from 1,180 to 535)
Grades: K-5
3725 Pilgrim Lane N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 504-8401
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 504-8401
Rank: #1111.
Isle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +590
(from 1,017 to 427)
(from 1,017 to 427)
Grades: PK-6
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Rank: #1212.
Winsted Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +582
(from 1,075 to 493)
(from 1,075 to 493)
Grades: PK-4
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Rank: #1313.
Pelican Rapids Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +568
(from 1,103 to 535)
(from 1,103 to 535)
Grades: 7-12
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Rank: #1414.
Five Hawks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +560
(from 971 to 411)
(from 971 to 411)
Grades: K-5
16620 Five Hawks Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0100
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0100
Rank: #1515.
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +556
(from 1,526 to 970)
(from 1,526 to 970)
Grades: PK-6
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Rank: #1616.
Staples-motley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +555
(from 1,180 to 625)
(from 1,180 to 625)
Grades: 9-12
401 Centennial Ln
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Tower-soudan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +551
(from 1,036 to 485)
(from 1,036 to 485)
Grades: PK-6
415 N 2nd St
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-4040
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-4040
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Tri-county Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +551
(from 1,036 to 485)
(from 1,036 to 485)
Grades: 7-12
303 Pembina Tr
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Rank: #1919.
Integrated Arts Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +547
(from 1,197 to 650)
(from 1,197 to 650)
Grades: 9-12
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6200
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6200
Rank: #2020.
East Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +543
(from 1,078 to 535)
(from 1,078 to 535)
Grades: PK-6
61085 State Hwy 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Rank: #2121.
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +542
(from 1,171 to 629)
(from 1,171 to 629)
Grades: K-6
1611 Ames Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 774-5000
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 774-5000
Rank: #2222.
Reede Gray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +537
(from 815 to 278)
(from 815 to 278)
Grades: PK-4
201 Mc Phail Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Rank: #2323.
Windom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +533
(from 836 to 303)
(from 836 to 303)
Grades: K-5
5821 Wentworth Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3370
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3370
Rank: #2424.
Pact Charter Secondary
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +521
(from 1,103 to 582)
(from 1,103 to 582)
Grades: 7-12
7250 E Ramsey Pkwy
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Rank: #2525.
New York Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +512
(from 1,034 to 522)
(from 1,034 to 522)
Grades: PK-6
209 Hayes St
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4201
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4201
Rank: #2626.
Red Rock Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +510
(from 995 to 485)
(from 995 to 485)
Grades: PK-6
100 6th Ave E
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Rank: #2727.
Minnewaska Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +505
(from 1,144 to 639)
(from 1,144 to 639)
Grades: 7-12
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Rank: #2828.
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +503
(from 836 to 333)
(from 836 to 333)
Grades: PK-5
1760 Ames Place
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Groveland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 995 to 493)
(from 995 to 493)
Grades: PK-5
2045 St Clair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Bellaire Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 1,197 to 695)
(from 1,197 to 695)
Grades: 5-8
2540 County Rd F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5530
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5530
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Compass Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 1,197 to 695)
(from 1,197 to 695)
Grades: 8-12
1234 Columbus Ave
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Mcf-red Wing Maginnis High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 1,197 to 695)
(from 1,197 to 695)
Grades: 8-12
1079 Hwy 292
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-3638
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-3638
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Perham Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 1,197 to 695)
(from 1,197 to 695)
Grades: 8-12
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 1,197 to 695)
(from 1,197 to 695)
Grades: 9-12
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
River Bend Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 1,197 to 695)
(from 1,197 to 695)
Grades: 7-12
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
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